Lauderdale County, TN: Cities, ZIP Codes & Population
Lauderdale County is a county-level area in Tennessee identified by the FIPS code 47097. Our data lists 4 places in it, led by Ripley, TN, with combined estimates of about 12,094 people across those places. This page shows its cities, ZIP codes, time zone and neighboring counties.
What are the key facts about Lauderdale County?
| County | Lauderdale County |
|---|---|
| State | Tennessee |
| FIPS code | 47097 |
| Places in our data | 4 |
| Places with a city page | 1 |
| Combined place estimates | 12,094 |
| Largest place | Ripley, TN (8,045) |
| Rank in state | 51st of 95 counties by combined place population |
| Weighted density | 588 per sq mi |
| Time zone | Central time |
| ZIP codes | 4 |
Which cities and towns are in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County has 1 place large enough for a full page on this site. They are ranked below by estimated population, together with whether each is incorporated, its density in people per square mile and the number of ZIP codes it uses. Ripley, TN is the largest.
| Place | Type | Population | Per sq mi | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley, TN | Incorporated | 8,045 | 601 | 1 |
The county also contains 3 smaller communities that appear here but do not have separate pages because their populations are too small for reliable data: Halls, Henning, Gates. Residents of these places often depend on the county for services such as roads, courts and public health.
How large is Lauderdale County compared with other counties in Tennessee?
Adding up the estimates for the places in our data gives 12,094 people, which ranks Lauderdale County 51st among 95 counties in Tennessee. The average listed place has about 3,024 residents. The weighted density is about 588 people per square mile, which is small-town or exurban by our scale. These totals add up place estimates, so they can differ from the official county population, which includes people outside any listed place. See why population figures differ.
What ZIP codes are in Lauderdale County?
The places in Lauderdale County use 4 ZIP codes: 38037, 38040, 38041, 38063. Every code begins with 3, which is assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). A ZIP code can cross county lines, so a code listed here may also serve addresses in a neighboring county. Use the ZIP code lookup to check a single code, or read how ZIP codes work.
Which counties are near Lauderdale County?
The closest counties by distance between the average locations of their places are listed below. The distance is a rough guide to how close the areas are, because county shapes vary widely.
- Crockett County, TN — about 20 miles east (center to center), 8,836 people in listed places
- Haywood County, TN — about 20 miles southeast (center to center), 9,855 people in listed places
- Tipton County, TN — about 24 miles southwest (center to center), 41,973 people in listed places
- Dyer County, TN — about 26 miles northeast (center to center), 24,742 people in listed places
- Mississippi County, AR — about 34 miles west (center to center), 35,471 people in listed places
- Gibson County, TN — about 35 miles east (center to center), 30,470 people in listed places
What does the FIPS code 47097 mean?
The first two digits, 47, identify Tennessee, and the last three, 097, identify Lauderdale County inside that state. Government datasets use this code to join records without confusing counties that share a name. Our guide to counties and FIPS codes explains the numbering, and the Tennessee hub lists every county we cover in the state.
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Combined place populations are estimates from a compiled dataset and are not official county totals.